Collared Copepod [Ceratothoa collaris]
Description
Ceratothoa collaris, also known as the Collared Copepod, is a parasitic isopod that infests various species of fish. They are commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the waters around the Gulf of Mexico. The species is characterized by a flattened body with a large, broad head. The females are larger than the males and are often found within the gills of infested fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Ceratothoa
Ceratothoa
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